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OverviewMajor world fisheries for elasmobranchs are described in this publication. It examines their importance, recent trends, problems for assessment and management, and future prospects. According to reported catches from the last 15 years, sharks account for almost 60 per cent of the world elasmobranch catch, while skates and rays account for almost 40 per cent. 26 countries have major elasmobranch fisheries, with present or recent catches of sharks and rays exceeding 10,000 tonnes per year. The need for conservation is discussed and possible solutions proposed. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , Food and Agriculture Organization , P.W. Van OlmPublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Imprint: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Volume: 341 ISBN: 9789251035665ISBN 10: 9251035660 Pages: 127 Publication Date: 30 January 1994 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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